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Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I can assure the Deputy that it is a straightforward amendment being introduced to provide for the recent enactment of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. Given the anticipated phased commencement of that Act, it is important that section 15 of the Bill is restructured to make references to both the historic and archaeological heritage Act and the...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 112: In page 62, line 28, to delete “identified and”. The majority of these amendments are minor and grammatical in nature, resultant of the ongoing process of quality assurance that has been proceeding throughout the legislative process. This Bill, one of the largest in the history of the State, has over 500 sections and, therefore, it is natural to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Parking Provision (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), within my Department, has confirmed that the issue has been reviewed and the resolution is underway and expected to be in place before the end of this month.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that my Department owns 46 residential properties, all of which are controlled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in connection with their functions in the management of our National Parks and Nature Reserves. - Occupied Unoccupied/Uninhabitable/Heritage ruins Residential Properties 39 7

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The information requested is not held in my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department recognises and highly appreciates the beneficial working relationships it has with individuals who provide valuable services to the NPWS. While I am not in a position to comment on individual cases, I can confirm that my Department is continuing to work on progressing this matter with a view to resolving the issues involved as...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, is Ireland’s newest and largest National Park and our first marine National Park. The creation of the Páirc fulfils a Programme for Government commitment, and brings together some of the most significant and diverse sites in Ireland's territory for marine and coastal biodiversity, as well as a wealth of archaeological, cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The information requested is not held in my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: On the NSAI review of IS 465, the ongoing work is autonomous. An interagency defective concrete block technical matters steering group was established to inform and guide the NSAI review of a number of relevant standards, including IS 465, and the impact, if any, on foundations and the effect, if any, on full cavity-fill insulation on homes susceptible to defective block work. This work has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: There is rigour and detailed scientific analysis attached to the process adopted by the NSAI. As I stated, the review mechanism was put in place within a year of the Act and the process is ongoing. There is also a process for a three-year review. Deputy Mac Lochlainn is correct that it is grant scheme but it is very much enhanced from the previous 2020 grant scheme, with a 100% grant,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is what it is. There is a revised application process that removes the financial barrier to scheme entry. All of these are in place. There is provision for alternative accommodation costs. A Government guarantee is provided with regard to remediation works, other than the full demolition and rebuild, through eligibility for a second grant, if required, for a period of up to 40 years....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Cuirim fáilte roimh na daltaí agus na múinteoirí ó Ghaelscoil Osraí, Contae Chill Chainnigh. I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 66 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, commenced the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 on 22 June 2023. It contains the enhanced grant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will not get into a response on specific projects. The local authorities are delivering affordable homes with funding approval in place to assist with the delivery of more than 4,135 purchase and cost-rental homes across 21 local authorities with support of more than €335 million from the affordable housing fund. Again, I will not get into specifics about-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is what the AHF is for.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Housing for All sets out a range of actions necessary to increase the supply of housing out to 2030, comprising 54,000 affordable homes to be delivered by local authorities, approved housing bodies, AHBs, the Land Development Agency, and through the first home scheme, which is a strategic partnership between the State and retail banks. In 2023, more than 4,000 affordable housing supports...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Generally, when it comes to overall delivery, to the end of quarter 4 2023, more than 5,800 affordable housing solutions have been delivered through cost rental, the first home scheme, the local authority affordable purchase scheme, and the vacant property refurbishment grant. The first home scheme is assisting first-time buyers to purchase new homes. Recently-published quarter 1 2024...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: On the issues around the general delivery of affordable housing, the affordable housing fund now provides funding of up to €150,000 to support apartment delivery in urban areas. In July 2023, the Government approved additional supports for AHBs to deliver cost-rental homes by increasing funding to up to 55% of capital costs from the previous 45%. This funding comprises a mixture...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: A key principle of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is that eligible households source their own accommodation in the private rented market. The accommodation should be within the prescribed maximum HAP rent limits, which are based on household size and the rental market within the area concerned. Each local authority has statutory discretion to agree to a HAP payment above the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 and 131 together. Housing for All, the most ambitious housing plan in the history of our State, was published in September 2021. The Plan details a comprehensive suite of actions that has and will continue to increase the provision of housing through accelerating supply and increasing the affordability of homes for our citizens, including those in Carlow....